MOSCOW, May 19. Dietitian, endocrinologist Anna Konovalova told how the diet will help to avoid hormonal failure. According to her, no product by itself can affect the level of hormones in the body. The proper functioning of the endocrine system depends on the entire diet as a whole. «Excessive amounts of added sugars, fats, frequent use of deeply processed products can lead to excess energy intake and weight gain. Overweight and obesity are one of the main causes of carbohydrate and fat metabolism and developmental disorders diabetes mellitus of the second type, «the expert said. Konovalova noted that malnutrition poses no less threat to the normal hormonal background.» With a lack of weight, disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis develop, which performs the functions of the endocrine and nervous systems. This can lead to amenorrhea, reproductive problems (infertility), a decrease in bone mineral density (osteoporosis). In extremely difficult situations, dysfunction of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands is possible, ”the endocrinologist noted.
